Jul 27 - Two men on a bike collided on Knollwood Court, both suffering knee and lower leg abrasions. The driver and passenger were not ejected but went into shock. The crash involved other vehicular factors, damaging the bike’s front center.

According to the police report, a crash occurred on Knollwood Court at 2:25 a.m. involving a bike carrying two male bicyclists, ages 30 and 24. Both were injured with abrasions to the knee, lower leg, and foot, and both experienced shock. The bike was traveling east, going straight ahead when the center front end was damaged. The report cites 'Other Vehicular' as a contributing factor to the crash, indicating driver error or external vehicle involvement. Neither bicyclist was ejected from the bike. The driver and passenger were not wearing safety equipment. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The data highlights systemic danger related to vehicle interactions on this street.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4744344 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Jul 24 - A 49-year-old woman driving an SUV suffered head injuries and minor bleeding after losing consciousness while making a left turn. The vehicle struck parked cars, damaging the front bumper and side panels. The driver was restrained but shocked and injured.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 9:06 when a 49-year-old female driver of a 2016 SUV was making a left turn. The driver lost consciousness due to illness, which is cited as a contributing factor. The vehicle impacted the left front bumper and left front quarter panel of parked SUVs. The driver was restrained with a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. She sustained head injuries and minor bleeding and was reported to be in shock. The report highlights the driver’s loss of consciousness as the critical error leading to the collision with parked vehicles. No other driver errors or victim behaviors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4742665 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Jul 24 - State Sen. Jeremy Cooney calls out Governor Hochul. He demands a 100-day plan to fill the $16.5 billion MTA gap left by her congestion pricing pause. Projects for safer, more accessible transit hang in the balance. Albany leaders mostly stay silent.

On July 24, 2024, State Sen. Jeremy Cooney, new chair of the Senate Transportation Committee, issued a public demand for Governor Hochul to deliver a '100-day plan' to replace the $16.5 billion MTA funding shortfall caused by her cancellation of congestion pricing. In his op-ed, Cooney wrote, 'the time for debating the merits of congestion pricing has passed,' urging the governor to convene finance, labor, and passenger representatives to find a solution. Cooney’s push comes as the MTA faces threats to station accessibility, signal upgrades, and new trains and buses. Other Albany leaders, including Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie and Senate President Andrea Stewart-Cousins, have offered little response. Senate Finance Chair Liz Krueger called Hochul’s move illegal. The bill or action is not numbered, but the committee involved is the Senate Transportation Committee. No direct safety analyst note was provided, but the loss of funding jeopardizes projects vital to vulnerable road users.

• Hochul Must Put Up or Shut Up on Congestion Pricing, New Senate Transportation Chair Says, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2024-07-24

Jul 24 - Senator Jeremy Cooney blasted Governor Hochul’s halt of congestion pricing. He called for a 100-day plan to fill the $16.5 billion MTA gap. The pause means fewer upgrades, dirtier buses, and stalled accessibility. Passengers and workers across New York pay the price.

On July 24, 2024, State Senator Jeremy Cooney, new chair of the Senate Transportation Committee, demanded action after Governor Hochul’s abrupt June 5 decision to pause congestion pricing. In an op-ed, Cooney wrote, “The time for debating the merits of congestion pricing has passed, what is most important is keeping our promise to the passengers and workers impacted across the state.” He urged Hochul to deliver a 100-day plan to replace the $16.5 billion MTA shortfall, either by alternative funding or reinstating tolls. Cooney warned that the pause means less expansion, less accessibility, dirtier buses, older trains, and outdated signals. The impact hits every region, but especially vulnerable transit riders who rely on safe, modern service.

• Hochul Must Put Up or Shut Up on Congestion Pricing, New Senate Transportation Chair Says, streetsblog.org, Published 2024-07-24

Jul 23 - Gov. Hochul’s pause on congestion pricing slams the brakes on 23 planned subway elevators. Disabled New Yorkers are stranded. The city’s promise of mobility is broken. Crowded stations stay deadly. Lawmakers offer no fix. Riders wait. Danger remains.

On July 23, 2024, advocates condemned Governor Hochul’s decision to pause congestion pricing, a move that halted funding for 23 new subway elevators. The action, detailed in 'Disabled NYer’s are Victims of Gov. Hochul’s Congestion Pricing Pause,' leaves tens of thousands without access. Michelle Alcaraz and Ray Ray, both disabled New Yorkers, are forced to travel far from home or avoid transit altogether. The MTA’s $16 billion in scheduled repairs, including crucial accessibility upgrades, is now in limbo. Joe Rappaport of the Brooklyn Center for the Independence of the Disabled called on the governor and legislature to restore funding, warning that the lack of elevators treats disabled riders as 'second-class citizens.' The pause keeps stations dangerous for parents, caregivers, and the disabled. Lawmakers have yet to offer a solution.

• Disabled NYer’s are Victims of Gov. Hochul’s Congestion Pricing Pause, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2024-07-23

Jul 19 - A 24-year-old woman suffered head injuries and shock after an SUV struck her at an intersection. The driver failed to yield while making a left turn. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal, sustaining serious injury from the impact.

According to the police report, a 24-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Brabant Street and Lockman Avenue around 9:48 PM. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 2023 Tesla SUV, traveling west and making a left turn, struck her with its right front bumper. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor on the driver's part. The pedestrian suffered head injuries and was in shock, complaining of pain or nausea. The SUV sustained front-end damage. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally, but failed to yield to the pedestrian, causing the collision. No contributing factors were noted regarding the pedestrian's actions beyond crossing with the signal.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4741921 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Jul 19 - A pick-up truck hit a 38-year-old woman crossing Simonson Avenue at Forest Avenue. The driver failed to yield. She suffered bruises to her knee and leg. The crash exposes the danger drivers pose at marked crosswalks.

According to the police report, a 2011 Ford pick-up truck traveling south on Simonson Avenue struck a 38-year-old female pedestrian in a marked crosswalk at Forest Avenue. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the driver’s primary error. The pedestrian, conscious after impact, suffered contusions to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The driver was licensed and going straight ahead. The crash highlights the risk drivers create when they fail to yield to people crossing at intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4741846 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Jul 5 - DOT aims to extend protected bike and bus lanes on Third Avenue in Harlem. The corridor is deadly—430 injuries in four years. Some want parking. Others want safety. The design is not final. DOT returns to the board in fall.

On July 5, 2024, the Department of Transportation proposed extending the 'complete street' redesign of Third Avenue from 96th to 128th Street in Harlem. The plan, discussed before the Community Board, would add a bus lane and a protected bike lane. DOT calls the corridor a Vision Zero Priority Corridor, citing 430 injuries from 2019 to 2023, including deaths and serious harm to cyclists and pedestrians. DOT's Rosy Doud said, 'We’re really seeing a need here to make some safety improvements.' Board member Kenneth Crouch supported protected lanes, while Chair Jose Altamirano pushed to limit parking loss. Delivery worker Naquan described drivers 'always trying to run me off the road.' The design is not final. DOT will return in the fall for further review.

• DOT Plans Third Avenue Complete Street Expansion in Harlem, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2024-07-05

Jul 2 - Albany stalls. The MTA faces a $15 billion hole. Lawmakers argue over reviving congestion pricing with a lower toll. Transit hangs in the balance. Streets stay clogged. Riders and walkers wait for answers. No fix. No funding. Danger lingers.

On July 2, 2024, state lawmakers, including Sen. Brad Hoylman-Sigal (District 47), debated the future of congestion pricing and MTA funding. The matter, reported as 'MTA in dark over Gov. Hochul’s talks to revive congestion pricing with lower tolls,' highlights confusion and division. Hoylman-Sigal supports lowering the toll, saying, 'The goal should be mend it don’t end it.' He urges keeping the program alive to save mass transit. Sen. Liz Krueger is open to tweaks if goals are met. Assemblyman Gary Pretlow opposes any revival. The MTA faces a $15 billion shortfall after the program’s pause. Policy experts warn that lowering the toll could weaken congestion relief and transit funding. No clear plan exists. Vulnerable road users remain at risk as gridlock and uncertainty persist.

• MTA in dark over Gov. Hochul’s talks to revive congestion pricing with lower tolls: ‘I don’t know anything’, nypost.com, Published 2024-07-02

Jun 29 - A westbound SUV making a right turn struck a moped traveling straight ahead on Morningstar Road. The moped driver, unlicensed, suffered knee and lower leg injuries. The SUV driver fell asleep, causing the collision and serious harm.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 4:59 AM on Morningstar Road when a westbound SUV was making a right turn and collided with a moped traveling straight ahead. The SUV's right front bumper struck the moped's center front end. The moped driver, a female occupant without a license, sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity level 3. The SUV driver, a licensed male, was the sole occupant and was found to have fallen asleep, a critical contributing factor leading to the crash. Vehicle damage was noted on the SUV's right front bumper and the moped's left front quarter panel. The report highlights driver error—specifically the SUV driver's failure to maintain alertness—as the primary cause of the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4736490 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Jun 28 - City Council raised Fair Fares eligibility. Now, more low-income New Yorkers get half-price MetroCards. The move adds $10 million to the program. Over one million people now qualify. Councilmember Brannan calls it a step for equity. Advocates want more.

On June 28, 2024, the City Council expanded the Fair Fares MetroCard program, raising eligibility from 120% to 145% of the federal poverty line. The change, part of the Fiscal Year 2025 budget, was championed by Council Finance Chair Justin Brannan. The bill increases access for individuals earning up to $21,837 and families of four earning $45,240. The council added $10 million in funding, bringing the total to over $100 million annually. Brannan and economist James Parrott wrote, 'By expanding the reach of Fair Fares, we can ensure that all New Yorkers—particularly those who are already struggling during a crisis of affordability—can fully participate in the economic, social, and cultural opportunities of our city.' The expansion boosts eligibility from 932,000 to just over 1 million people. Advocates and Speaker Adrienne Adams say it is a win, but still short of the 200% threshold they seek.

• First On amNY: Eligibility for city’s half-price MetroCard program boosted to 145% of federal poverty line in city budget: sources, amny.com, Published 2024-06-28

Jun 27 - An SUV traveling east on Forest Avenue struck a parked vehicle from behind. The impact injured a front-seat passenger, causing neck whiplash. Police cite unsafe speed as the contributing factor in the collision between two SUVs.

According to the police report, at 22:10, an SUV traveling east on Forest Avenue rear-ended a parked SUV. The point of impact was the left rear quarter panel of the moving vehicle and the left front bumper of the parked vehicle. The driver of the moving SUV was cited for unsafe speed, a critical factor in the crash. A 47-year-old female front passenger in the moving SUV sustained neck injuries described as whiplash and was conscious and restrained by a lap belt at the time. The collision involved multiple SUVs, with the moving vehicle stopped in traffic before impact. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4736508 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Jun 26 - Governor Hochul halted congestion pricing. The MTA slashed $16 billion in upgrades. Subway signals, elevators, new trains, and electric buses now wait. Riders face old, broken systems. Promised fixes vanish. Vulnerable New Yorkers lose safe, reliable transit. The crisis deepens.

On June 26, 2024, Governor Kathy Hochul announced an 'indefinite pause' on congestion pricing, derailing the $40-billion 'Fast Forward' plan for subway and bus improvements. The MTA board approved the pause, forcing a $16 billion cut in capital spending. Projects delayed include modern signals, station accessibility, new trains, and electric buses. The plan, crafted by former NYC Transit President Andy Byford, aimed to fix decades of neglect. Byford said, 'The Fast Forward plan we created in 2018 is as necessary today as it was then.' MTA board member Norman Brown lamented, 'We're turning the clock back.' The pause leaves vulnerable riders—especially low-income New Yorkers—exposed to unreliable, unsafe transit. No new funding is secured. The system’s future hangs in the balance.

• Hochul’s Congestion Pricing ‘Pause’ Kicks Transit Fixes to the Next Crisis, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2024-06-26

Jun 24 - DOT will build nearly a mile of protected bike lanes on Seventh Avenue in Dyker Heights. The stretch is notorious for speeding, crashes, and one recent fatality. The plan adds sidewalk space, bus islands, and closes slip lanes. Some locals protest lost parking.

On June 24, 2024, the NYC Department of Transportation (DOT) announced plans to install protected bike lanes on Seventh Avenue in Dyker Heights, Brooklyn. The project, pitched as a school safety upgrade, will replace painted bike lanes with a two-way protected lane, add sidewalk extensions, and close two slip lanes. DOT cited 110 injury crashes and one fatality in four years along the corridor. The redesign also includes concrete bus boarding islands and pedestrian improvements near schools and hospitals. DOT staffer Alex Ussery said, 'We’ve received some concerns from the community and various elected officials specifically regarding safety around students.' Community board attendees voiced anger over the loss of 28 parking spots, but some residents and advocates praised the safety upgrades, calling them 'desperately needed.' Installation will begin this summer and finish in the fall. No council member directly sponsored or voted on this DOT action.

• Protected Bike Lanes Are (Finally) Coming To Car-Centric Dyker Heights, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2024-06-24

Jun 24 - New Yorkers packed the MTA Board meeting. They slammed the Governor’s pause on congestion pricing. The move guts $15 billion from transit upgrades. Projects for elevators and ramps stall. Disabled riders, seniors, and veterans lose out. Politicians split. Riders left stranded.

On June 24, 2024, the MTA Board heard public testimony and political debate on the fallout from Governor Hochul’s indefinite pause of congestion pricing, which was set to begin June 30. The meeting focused on the loss of funding for transit accessibility. The matter, described as 'New Yorkers decry loss of congestion pricing money for accessible transit to MTA Board,' drew sharp criticism from disability advocates and riders. State Senator Jessica Scarcella-Spanton, representing District 23, praised the Governor’s pause, calling congestion pricing 'the wrong plan for my constituents.' The pause leaves a $15 billion hole in the MTA’s capital budget, halting upgrades like elevators and ramps at dozens of stations. Advocates warned that without this funding, disabled New Yorkers, seniors, and veterans remain shut out of the subway. The MTA faces a federal mandate to make 95% of stations accessible by 2055, but these projects now stall. Riders demanded action. Politicians offered little hope.

• New Yorkers decry loss of congestion pricing money for accessible transit to MTA Board, amny.com, Published 2024-06-24

Jun 18 - A motorcycle tore down Morningstar Road, colliding with a turning SUV. The rider, helmeted, was thrown and crushed. Five inside the SUV survived. Speed and failure to yield left one young man dead, silence settling over the street.

A violent crash unfolded on Morningstar Road near Dixon Avenue when a 25-year-old motorcyclist collided with a turning SUV, according to the police report. The report states the motorcyclist was traveling at an unsafe speed before slamming into the SUV, which was carrying five occupants. The impact ejected the motorcyclist from his bike, crushing his chest. He was wearing a helmet, as noted in the report. The narrative details that 'speed and failure to yield left silence in the street.' The police report explicitly lists 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor in the crash. No actions or behaviors by the SUV occupants are cited as contributing factors. The collision left the motorcyclist dead at the scene, while the five SUV occupants survived. The crash underscores the deadly consequences when speed and failure to yield intersect on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4733879 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Jun 18 - A 23-year-old woman suffered bruises and arm injuries after being hit by an eastbound SUV on Forest Avenue. The pedestrian was crossing outside a signal or crosswalk. The vehicle showed no damage, indicating a low-speed impact.

According to the police report, a 23-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing Forest Avenue outside of a signal or crosswalk. The collision involved a 2023 Ford SUV traveling eastbound, with two occupants and a licensed male driver. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand, classified as injury severity level 3. The report notes no damage to the vehicle and no point of impact damage, suggesting a low-speed collision. No driver errors or contributing factors were explicitly cited in the report. The pedestrian's crossing outside a designated signal or crosswalk is noted but not listed as a contributing factor. The focus remains on the vehicle's involvement and the resulting injuries to the vulnerable pedestrian.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4734122 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Jun 18 - A 66-year-old female driver suffered a concussion and head injury in a collision involving a 2023 Kia sedan. The impact struck the left rear quarter panel as the vehicle was passing northbound on South Avenue. The driver was conscious and restrained.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 8:00 AM on South Avenue. A 66-year-old female driver, restrained by a lap belt, sustained a head injury and concussion. The collision involved a 2023 Kia sedan traveling northbound, which impacted the left rear quarter panel of another vehicle while passing. The driver of the Kia was licensed and female. The report does not list any contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The injured occupant was not ejected and remained conscious after the crash. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4733760 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Jun 18 - DOT wants a two-way busway on Tremont Avenue. Cars and taxis must turn off. Buses crawl at 4.5 mph here. Most travelers ride the bus. Council members urge careful planning. Committee backs the plan. DOT will study traffic and consult the community.

On June 18, 2024, the Department of Transportation proposed an 11-block, 0.6-mile two-way busway on Tremont Avenue in the Bronx. The plan, discussed in the Municipal Services Committee, would force cars and taxis to turn off, leaving the lane for buses, trucks, and emergency vehicles. The matter summary notes, 'The Bx36 bus, which travels this corridor, is among the slowest in the Bronx, with speeds dropping to as low as 4.5 miles per hour.' Council Members Pierina Sanchez and Oswald Feliz, who represent the area, expressed cautious optimism and called for community engagement. Committee Chair Lucia Deng reported, 'There was zero pushback on the concept of busways or bus lanes.' The committee even pushed for a longer route. DOT will conduct further analysis and present detailed plans to local boards in the fall. No formal safety assessment for vulnerable road users was provided.

• City Proposes Short Busway For Clogged Cross-Bronx Roadway, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2024-06-18

Jun 15 - A distracted driver struck the back of a pick-up truck on Morningstar Road. The sedan driver, a 33-year-old woman, suffered back injuries and shock. Both vehicles were traveling south when the crash occurred, damaging the front and rear ends.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Morningstar Road at 17:45. A sedan driven by a 33-year-old licensed female driver traveling south collided with the rear of a southbound pick-up truck. The point of impact was the sedan's center back end and the truck's center front end. The sedan driver was injured, complaining of back pain and nausea, and was reported to be in shock. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for the crash. Both vehicles were going straight ahead at the time of impact. The sedan driver was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The collision highlights the dangers of driver distraction in rear-end crashes.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4733445 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18